5 June 2014
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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York5 |
SECRETARY-GENERAL ‘DEEPLY CONCERNED’ OVER ISRAEL’S REPORTED ISSUANCE
OF TENDERS FOR 1,400 NEW HOUSING UNITS IN WEST BANK SETTLEMENTS
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by reports today that Israeli authorities have issued tenders for the construction of over 1,400 new housing units in settlements in the West Bank, including in occupied East Jerusalem. As the United Nations has reiterated on many occasions, the building of settlements on occupied territory is illegal under international law.
The Secretary-General recalls his statement of 1 May, urging both parties to exercise prudence and to avoid taking unilateral actions on the ground that would further diminish the chances of reaching a negotiated final peace agreement. The Secretary-General calls on Israel to heed the calls of the international community to freeze settlement activity and abide by its commitments under international law and the road map.
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For information media • not an official record
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Subject: Jerusalem, Legal issues, Road Map, Settlements
Publication Date: 05/06/2014